Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
Jayco RV Owners Forum
 


Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 08-13-2019, 08:02 AM   #1
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Chicagoland
Posts: 13
Eternabond on TPO

All -

with my warranty period now past Im going to apply some eternabond to my roof seems. I've done this before, but on rubber roofs and not the TPO on my North Point. I understand the need to keep harsh chemicals limited while cleaning...im just wondering what some of y'all have used for this job on this roof material? In the past I used acetone applied to a rag to do the bulk cleaning followed by the eternaprime product. I've read some other threads on this here but they seem more rubber-roof centric.

Thanks in advance for any guidance.
__________________
2017 North Point 377RLBH
2015 Silverado D/A 3500 Dually
xaugievike is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-13-2019, 08:13 AM   #2
Senior Member
 
Jagiven's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 9,740
I don't know what I have for roofing material. All I did was wash the roof well with Dawn dish soap. Let it dry, and applied Eternabond. Nothing more or less was done.
__________________

2012 Jayco X23B
2020 Ram Laramie 3500 SRW Air ride 50Gal fuel tank.
2007 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab (sold)
Equal-I-zer 4-Point Sway Control
Jagiven is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-13-2019, 08:15 AM   #3
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: McCalla, AL
Posts: 1,228
Quote:
Originally Posted by xaugievike View Post
All -

with my warranty period now past Im going to apply some eternabond to my roof seems. I've done this before, but on rubber roofs and not the TPO on my North Point. I understand the need to keep harsh chemicals limited while cleaning...im just wondering what some of y'all have used for this job on this roof material? In the past I used acetone applied to a rag to do the bulk cleaning followed by the eternaprime product. I've read some other threads on this here but they seem more rubber-roof centric.

Thanks in advance for any guidance.
I used the acetone on a rag and a heavy roller worked good.
I have a FlexArmor roof now. It is zero maintenance.
2naEagle is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-13-2019, 09:59 AM   #4
Site Team
 
norty1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: James Island, SC
Posts: 22,772
I have no experience with applying to TPO surfaces. I would look on the mfg. website and youtube for some specific info.
__________________
Moderator
2011- 351RLTS Eagle, MorRyde suspension/pin box,
2017- F350 6.7 PSD Lariat FX4,SRW, SB,CC
Hughes PWD SP-50A, TST TPMS
Gator roll-up bed cover
B&W Turnover ball, Companion Std hitch
Can't find what you're looking on JOF? Try Jayco Owners Forum Custom Google Search
norty1 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-13-2019, 10:00 AM   #5
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: Pensacola
Posts: 667
Is Flex Armour like fiberglass ?
Florida Ranger is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-13-2019, 10:02 AM   #6
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: McCalla, AL
Posts: 1,228
Quote:
Originally Posted by Florida Ranger View Post
Is Flex Armour like fiberglass ?
https://rvroof.com/
2naEagle is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-13-2019, 10:09 AM   #7
Senior Member
 
Siamese's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Muskegon
Posts: 804
I have TPO, and removed all the Dicor from the roof immediately after I purchased my trailer new. Replaced with Eternabond. I want to keep water out. I didn't care about the warranty, as it doesn't cover roof leaks at seams.

I used a plastic putty knife to remove the Dicor. Even old Dicor is easy to remove this way. You get 90% or more off, leaving a nicer surface for the Eternabond to lie flat.

I cleaned with Spic and Span, although Dawn or similar would be fine. Then used paper towels and acetone where I wanted it to adhere.

From everything I've read, primarily from Eternabond, the primer isn't really required unless you're applying on a cold day. The primer's expensive.

I followed the instructions from Eternabond, and advice found online to do my install. After two years outside, it still looks new.

Some people like to put Dicor sealant along the edges of the eternabond for a belt and suspenders approach. I figure if Eternabond works (and it does), then it's fine on it's own. If I add the Dicor, do I have to maintain the Dicor annually? Other than inspecting my roof several times a year, I now have no maintenance. If I was to see the Eternabond separating from the roof, I'd just replace the Eternabond. But, that's not happening.

All in all, replacing the Dicor with Eternabond is one of the easier upgrades you can do. A lot of bang for the buck.
Siamese is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-13-2019, 11:58 AM   #8
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: CG
Posts: 386
I have a TPO (non-fleece) material. I used Eternabond on every roof seam (the entire perimeter). I used the Eternabond kit (cleaner, primer, and tape); it worked great! If you cannot afford FlexArmor or the like, Eternabond is your best call.
gunafulltime is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-13-2019, 12:03 PM   #9
Moderator Emeritus
 
Rustic Eagle's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Michigan
Posts: 9,424
Quote:
Originally Posted by Siamese View Post
snip....I didn't care about the warranty, as it doesn't cover roof leaks at seams.......snip
It actually will..., depends on the confirmed root cause of the leak.

My prior Eagle TT experienced moisture intrusion along the roof/entry wall seam, the root cause was related to assembly/product issues. I had a new roof, entry wall, and rear wall replaced under warranty.



Bob
__________________

2016 GM 2500HD 6.0L/4.10
2018 Jay Flight 24RBS
2002 GM 2500HD 6.0L/4:10 (retired)
2005 Jayco Eagle 278FBS (retired)
1999 Jayco Eagle 246FB (retired)
Reese HP Dual Cam (Strait-Line)
Rustic Eagle is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-13-2019, 07:36 PM   #10
Senior Member
 
ROC-REQS's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2014
Location: WNY
Posts: 458
I used the tan Eternabond tape then put a small bead of tan Dicor self-leveling around the tape's edges. This protects from dirt building up on the edges of the Eternabond tape. Keeps the tape looking clean.
__________________
2015 Jayco Eagle Premier 361REQS
2014 GMC Sierra 3500HD 4x4 CC D/A
ROC-REQS is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-14-2019, 04:12 AM   #11
Senior Member
 
edatlanta's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Maplesville - Home Base
Posts: 3,059
Thumbs down

Quote:
Originally Posted by 2naEagle View Post
I used the acetone on a rag and a heavy roller worked good.
I have a FlexArmor roof now. It is zero maintenance.
X2 on Flex Armor.

All rubber roofs.
__________________
Ed
KM4STL

2006 GMC 2500HD CCSB 4x4 Duramax/Allison, Titan 52 gallon fuel tank, Prodigy Controller, B&W Companion Hitch
2010 Jayco Designer 35RLTS, Cummins/Onan RV QG 5500 EVAP, Progressive Industries EMS-PT50X, TST Systems 507 TPMS, RV Flex Armor Roof
edatlanta is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-14-2019, 09:36 AM   #12
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: CG
Posts: 386
Quote:
Originally Posted by ROC-REQS View Post
I used the tan Eternabond tape then put a small bead of tan Dicor self-leveling around the tape's edges. This protects from dirt building up on the edges of the Eternabond tape. Keeps the tape looking clean.
Yes, I did the same. I used Eternabond sealant caulk on the back edge - excellent stuff, very durable!
gunafulltime is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.3
Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by Jayco, Inc. or any of its affiliates. This is an independent, unofficial site.


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 07:33 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Copyright 2002-2016 Social Knowledge, LLC All Rights Reserved.